Telegram starts rolling out ‘Instagram-like’ feature for Premium subscribers

Telegram has begun rolling out Stories, but only for Premium subscribers. Stories are a feature that allows users to post content as messages, images or videos that disappear after 24 hours, similar to Snapchat and Instagram Stories. In Telegram’s Stories, users have full control over who sees their content. They can choose to share their stories with everyone, select contacts (with exceptions), a specific group of contacts, or a list of close friends, ensuring privacy and customisation.

How do Telegram Stories differ from Instagram and Snapchat?

Telegram users will have control over the duration of the stories. They can choose to have their stories disappear after 6, 12, 24, or 48 hours, whereas most apps make Stories disappear after 24 hours.